The A 203-Series Force Measuring Sensors is for use in live shaft roller applications. Their compact design and straightforward mounting concept provide new options in machines with difficult installation conditions. The installation to the machine side frame is simply accomplished with only using a single mounting screw.

4. Sensor Body of High Quality AluminiumHeavy Duty, durable product with long term stability

A203 Series

The A 203-Series Force Measuring Sensors is for use in live shaft roller applications. Their compact design and straightforward mounting conceptprovide new options in machines with difficult installation conditions.The installation to the machine side frame is simply accomplished withonly using a single mounting screw.The red point indicates the positive force measuring direction.A 203 Sensors ensure highly accurate measuring results with any webmaterial and sizes. Their durability and operational reliability is excellent.

Functional Description

Foil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheatstone Bridge configurationin each sensor perform the actual tension measurement. The force valuesare received in the FMS measuring amplifier for further processing. Thedual flexion beam design of this sensor eliminates angular deflection underload and ensures tension measurement with the highest accuracy and reliability. A built in mechanical hard-stop provides high overload protection for operation under the most stringent requirements. The M 8 connector enables straightforward wiring with the amplifier. The A 203-Series is compatible with the full line of FMS electronics.

FMS force measuring roller RMGZ 400/600 series are used to measure the tension in wires, cables and narrow flat materials. An application specific sheave is mounted to the covering of the lifetime lubricated ball bearings.A mounting hole with a key-way is required in the machine frame.The key-way holds the position pin which prevents the sensor from twisting. The location of the position pin depends on the direction of force and the position of the red point.

Functional Description

The force measuring rollers RMGZ 400/600 work based on an enhanced bending beam principal. This ensures maximum accuracy and high measuring sensitivity. Four foiltype strain gauges configured in a full Wheatstone Bridge are utilized to measure the material tension. A mechanical hard stop ensures the highest overload protection and makes the sensor virtually indestructible. This combination provides highest accuracy and reliability without the need for recalibration.

FMS force measuring rollers of the RMGZ100 series are used to measure the tension in ropes, cables, wires and narrow web materials.

Model : RMGZ100

RMGZ100 Force Measuring Roller

1. Nominal forces from 6N~300 N - Sizes available for every application

2. 10 times overload protection - No recalibration required

3. 20 :1 force measuring range - Wide measuring capability

4. Lifetime lubricated ball bearings - No maintenance necessary

RMGZ100 Series

The RMGZ 100 Series force measuring roller is used to measure the tensionin wire, cable and similar materials. An application specific sheave or pulley is mounted to the two lifetime lubricated ball bearings

Functional Description

The RMGZ 100 Series force measuring rollers utilize the flexion beam priciple.When the roller is subjected to a force, bending stress is applied to the measuring web. Four foil-type strain gauges in a full Wheatstone bridge configuration measure the bending and thus the material tension. The position of the red point depends on the application. If the force acts in the direction of the red point, positive values will result from the measuring amplifier output.

The RMGZ 900 mini Series sensors are designed as self contained cantilever mount sensors that minimise machine space requirements in narrow material processing applications. They can be mounted horizontally or vertically directly to the machine frame. The red point on the base of the sensor indicates the positive measuring direction. Even with low material wrap angles, the design of the RMGZ 900 mini Series offers high accuracy measuring capability.

Measuring PrincipleFoil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheastone Bridge configuration perform the actual tension measurement. The dual flexion beam design ensures accurate measurement at any position on the roller while maintaining the parallel position of the material and eliminating angular deflection. A built in mechanical hard-stop provides high overload protection ensuring that recalibration is not required.

Force Measuring Sensor is for use in dead shaft roller applications where limited space is available. The slim sensor design provides a new option for accurate web tension measurement on machines where wider sensor designs simply will not fit. The range of adapters covers the most popular shaft diameters.

Model : FA202

Functional DescriptionThe sensor utilizes foil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheatstone Bridge configuration to provide extremely accurate tension measurement.The dual flexion beam design and built-in mechanical hard-stop eliminates angular deflection while reducing the possibility of recalibration or damage due to an overload condition. The connector on the sensor provides for fast wiring and easy installation, while the self-aligning bearing within the dead shaft adapter accommodates limited roller misalignment. The FA 202 Force Measuring Sensor is compatible with the full line of FMS Tension Measuring Amplifiers and Tension Controllers.

The F202 Series Force Measuring Sensor is for use in live shaft roller applications where limited space is available. Their slim design provides a new option for accurate web tension measurement on machines where wider sensor designs simply did not fit. The sensor is easily mounted to the machine side frame with two shoulder bolts.

The F 202 Series Force Measuring Sensor is for use in live shaft roller applications where limited space is available. Their slim design provides a new option for accurate web tension measurement on machines where wider sensor designs simply did not fit. The high-performance F 202 Force Measuring Sensor ensures that even with low material wrap angles and high roller weights, tension will still be measured accurately. Their durability and operational reliability is excellent. The sensor is easily mounted to the machine side frame with two shoulder bolts. The red point located on the body of the sensor indicates the positive force measuring direction.

Functional Description

The sensor utilizes foil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheatstone Bridge configuration to provide extremely accurate tension measurement. The dual flexion beam design and built-in mechanical hard-stop eliminates angulardeflection while reducing the possibility of recalibration or damage due to an overload condition. The connector on the sensor provides for faster wiring and installation, while the recommended self-aligning bearing accommodateslimited roller misalignment. The F 202 Force Measuring Sensor is compatible with the full line of FMS Tension Measuring Amplifiers and Tension Controllers

The CA 203 Series is designed as dead shaft Force Measuring Sensors to allow easy roller change in continuous material processing applications.They can be easily mounted to the machine side frame with a single mounting screw or to the top frame utilizing optional mounting brackets.The range adapters covers the most popular shaft diameters.The red point at the connector indicates the positive measuring direction.CA 203 Force Measuring Sensors ensure that even with low material wrap angles and high roller weights, tension will still be measured accurately.

Functional Description

Foil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheatstone Bridge configuration in each sensor perform the actual tension measurement. The dual flexion beam design eliminates angular deflection under load and ensures tension measurement with the highest accuracy and reliability under the most stringent requirements. A built in mechanical hard-stop provides high overload protection and ensures that frequent calibration is not required

The C 203 Series Force Measuring Sensors are designed as live shaft sensors to allow easy roller change in continuous material processing applications. They can be easily mounted to the machine side frame with the included mounting screws or to the top frame utilizing an optional mounting bracket. The red point on the connector indicates the positive measuring direction. The C 203 Force Measuring Sensor ensures that even with low material wrap angles and high roller weights, tension will still be measured accurately.

Functional DescriptionFoil type strain gauges mounted in a full Wheatstone Bridge configuration in each sensor perform the actual tension measurement. The dual flexion beam design eliminates angular deflection under load and ensures tension measurement with the highest accuracy and reliability under the most stringent requirements. A built in mechanical hard-stop provides high overload protection and ensures that frequent calibration is not required.

FMS was founded in 1993, following a buyout from the FAG Kugelfischer company. Since that time, a dedicated team has been establishing its own company history in the web tension and web guiding industry through market-leading developments and successful international expansion. Today, FMS is the company of choice for manufacturers and users of web processing equipment around the globe. Success has been achieved in a wide cross-section of industries, processes, and materials.

The LMGZ series tension sensors offer the highest accuracy, reliability, and durability in the industry. The ultra flat sensor can be used in the most stringent space conditions.

Model : LMGZ Series

Force Measuring Sensors (Load Cells) for Web Tension Control

All FMS force measuring sensors are characterised by its highest overload protection and its designated accuracy. It is achieved by a mechanical hardstop and four foil-type strain gauges in a full wheatstone bridge configuration. The red point on the outside of the sensor indicates the positive measuring direction. Most FMS force measuring sensors are also available as vacuum sensors.